Clair Jones

Occupation: Guest Writer

Clair Jones is a safety and home automation expert with SafeWise.com. She is passionate about teaching home owners and renters to keep their homes secure and comfortable through technology, and loves sharing safety tips, home automation hacks, and innovative products for the home. To read more of Clair's writing and learn how to keep your family and property safe, visit The SafeWise Blog.

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